How to Keep a CEO From Talking Too Long in a Speech

In this video, crisis expert Gerard Braud asks public relations professionals, media relations professionals, and his social media followers, “How do you keep a CEO from talking too long in a speech?”

Is rehearsing and practicing enough to ensure that a CEO or executive leader doesn’t talk for thirty minutes per slide? How can you make sure they stay within a reasonable time limit when addressing key audiences, during media interviews, or when releasing public statements?

We would love to hear your thoughts this week. Comment here and on our social media pages to join the discussion. Your answers may be featured in our follow-up video!

This question is one of a series of debates in the media relations, crisis communications, public relations, and social media industries where you and your colleagues can share observations with each other. Yes, YOU are invited to share your bite size bits of best practices. Here is how:

Step 2: You will see a short video that poses a new question every Monday. You then post your best practices and observations on The BraudCast YouTube channel.

3: Once your opinion is shared, you can follow the discussion online so you can compare your best practices to those of your professional colleagues.

Step 4: Watch the Follow up Friday Video where you will see a short YouTube video outlining some of the most interesting observations. Yes…your comments may actually show up on our BraudCast video, bringing you world-wide fame, fortune, a big raise, glory, street parades, and more.